Last Updated: Tuesday, February 9, 2010 | 6:40 PM ET
- Boost funding for family at ER inquest: judge
- A judge has ruled the Manitoba government has a moral obligation to pay for an experienced lawyer for the family of a homeless man who died after a 34-hour wait in a hospital emergency room. more »
- Health region plans for isotopes shortage
- The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is making emergency preparations for an anticipated shortage of medical isotopes. more »
- Hoarder's home boarded up
- Emergency crews boarded up a Winnipeg home and shut off the power after removing a compulsive collector they said posed a danger to himself. more »
- Blue Bombers sue over lost Aerosmith concert
- The Winnipeg Blue Bombers are suing a concert promoter for last summer's cancelled show by rockers Aerosmith. more »
- Hospital alters policy after fall injures patient
- Officials at Winnipeg's Grace Hospital said Tuesday that are changing post-surgery procedures after a patient slipped and landed on his or her head. more »
- 2 arrested in robbery of cab driver
- Two men have been charged in connection with the knifepoint robbery of a taxi driver in Winnipeg. more »
- Man, 52, charged in robberies
- A 52-year-old man has been charged in connection with the robbery of two financial institutions in Winnipeg. more »
- Austin fire deemed accidental
- A fire that impacted four businesses in the small Manitoba town of Austin has been ruled accidental. more »
- Man charged in assault on 'homeless hero'
- A second suspect has been arrested in connection to a violent attack that sent Winnipeg's so-called "homeless hero" to hospital on the weekend. more »
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- Health costs push Alberta budget deficit to $4.75B
- Alberta's Progressive Conservative government is projecting a record $4.75-billion budget deficit and planning cuts in many departments while increasing health-care spending.
- Trenton colonel's charges spur cold case review

- The 2001 slaying of a Nova Scotia woman at CFB Trenton in eastern Ontario is among the cases being re-examined after murder charges were laid against Col. Russell Williams.
- Neighbours stunned by arrest of Col. Williams
- Ottawa resident Michael Gennis was stunned when he found out his new neighbour, Col. Russell Williams, had been charged with killing two women in eastern Ontario.
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- Sri Lankan parliament dissolved
- Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa has dissolved parliament, setting the stage for new elections a day after authorities arrested Gen. Sarath Fonseka, his chief rival and the leader of the opposition.
- Avalanches near Afghan capital kill over 60
- Avalanches in a mountain pass north of Kabul have killed at least 60 people, injured about 400 and left 1,500 stranded on blocked roads, Afghan officials say.
- Haitian man pulled from rubble
- A 28-year-old man has been pulled from rubble in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, claiming to have been trapped there since the massive earthquake on Jan. 12.
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- Ottawa to appeal injection site ruling
- The federal government is asking the Supreme Court of Canada for leave to appeal a lower court ruling that sanctioned Vancouver's supervised drug injection site.
- Antidepressant interferes with breast-cancer drug
- Women taking the breast cancer drug tamoxifen should avoid taking the antidepressant Paxil because the antidepressant may cancel out the benefits of the cancer treatment, researchers say.
- Obamas aim to improve kids' health, fitness
- A nationwide campaign to combat childhood obesity was launched Tuesday by U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle.
Arts & Entertainment »
- Perez Hilton, Black Eyed Peas manager settle
- A civil lawsuit stemming from a scuffle between outrageous celebrity blogger Perez Hilton and a manager for the Black Eyed Peas has been dropped.
- Winners, losers emerge in native art deal
- When Vancouver was granted the Olympics, the organizing committee struck a formal partnership with four First Nations who claim the lands where the Games are to be held and spoke of showcasing native culture to the world. But some native people say the promise of jobs, training, and business opportunities for aboriginals is proving empty.
- Halifax concert raises $270K for Haiti
- Thousands of people packed the Halifax Metro Centre Monday night to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars to help the people of earthquake-devastated Haiti.
Technology & Science »
- Google adds social media to Gmail
- Google is introducing Buzz, a group of features that add Facebook and Twitter-like functionality to Gmail.
- Montreal inventor unveils 3-D baggage scanner
- A Montreal inventor has developed a three-dimensional baggage scanner that he says can make air travel safer and more convenient for passengers.
- Tech buying bounces back in 2009: NPD
- Canadians spent $4.66 billion on computer and information technology products in 2009, up one per cent from 2008.
Money »
- Health costs push Alberta budget deficit to $4.75B
- Alberta's Progressive Conservative government is projecting a record $4.75-billion budget deficit and planning cuts in many departments while increasing health-care spending.
- Honda recalls 378,000 cars for airbag defect
- Honda Motor Co. is adding more than 378,000 cars to a safety recall for airbag inflation problems.
- Toyota recall spreads to Prius and beyond
- Toyota is recalling 437,000 Prius and other hybrid cars worldwide to fix brake problems — the latest embarrassing safety defect for the world's largest automaker.
Consumer Life »
- Tim Hortons defends customer ban
- Tim Hortons is defending a New Brunswick store owner's decision to ban a customer who complained repeatedly about its decaffeinated coffee.
- 500,000 cribs recalled in U.S.
- Government safety officials in the U.S. have announced a recall of more than 500,000 drop-side cribs sold at Buy Buy Baby, Kmart, Wal-Mart and other stores after the death of three infants.
- Montreal inventor unveils 3-D baggage scanner
- A Montreal inventor has developed a three-dimensional baggage scanner that he says can make air travel safer and more convenient for passengers.
Sports »
- Argos sale to Braley gets CFL green light
- Toronto Argonauts co-owners David Cynamon and Howard Sokolowski have completed an agreement to sell the franchise to B.C. Lions owner David Braley.
- Getzlaf 'feels better' but status up in air
- Ryan Getzlaf said his ankle felt better on Tuesday, but his Olympic participation remains in doubt until his MRI tests come back.
- Betty Fox, Gretzky could light Olympic cauldron
- Speculation continues around who will be selected to light the Olympic cauldron at Friday's opening ceremony, with Betty Fox, Rick Hansen, and Wayne Gretzky favoured choices for many Canadians.
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